Even after a defeat, the celebration continued in the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The party that took over the Argentine capital reflects the pride of the nation.
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The Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha was included in the ideal 2026 World Cup team. This team features three players from champion Spain, including midfielder Rodri, who was elected the tournament's best player, and an equivalent number of athletes from France.
Nuno Mendes was the only Portuguese player among the contenders for the ideal 2026 World Cup team. The Portuguese national team was eliminated in the round of 16 by Spain, losing 1-0. However, Mendes was not chosen, as was Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón, who received the 'Golden Glove' for best goalkeeping performance, being surpassed by Vozinha, considered the most notable figure from Cape Verde.
The African team made its World Cup debut with a sensational 0-0 draw against Spain. Their veteran goalkeeper, aged 40, was fundamental to this achievement. Cape Verde was eliminated in the Round of 16 by Argentina, with a 3-2 defeat after regular time. He is cited as the only player in the best team of the competition who did not advance to the quarter-finals.
In the defense line, the ideal team includes Spanish full-backs Porro and Cucurella, along with Argentinian centre-back Lisandro Martínez and French centre-back Upamecano. This defensive selection was made after a vote in which none of the members of Spain's acclaimed defensive axis, which includes Pau Cubarsí, elected as the best young player, participated.
In midfield, Rodri, winner of the 2026 World Cup 'Ballon d'Or', shares space with Frenchman Olise and Englishman Bellingham. The teams of these players faced each other in the third-place playoff match, which ended with an unusual 6-4 victory for England.
The attack is led by Messi, the tournament's second-highest scorer with eight goals, and Mbappé, the 'Golden Boot' winner, who established himself as the top scorer in the final stages, registering 22 shots. Norwegian Erling Haaland ranks third in goals, tied with Bellingham, both having scored seven goals.
The 2026 World Cup, which was the first to be expanded to 48 teams, took place between June 11 and July 19, covering the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
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